design

Our restoration design philosophy is to apply the best available science and technology to our work, and to stand by our work through project completion:

We approach restoration from a “process-based” standpoint, in which ecosystem processes are regarded as the fundamental drivers that influence the design concept.

Surface water and groundwater interactions, from hyporheic processes to aquifer recharge.

We utilize numerical simulations of water and sediment flows, from 1D to 3D CFM applications, according to the complexity required by the proposed design.

We collaborate with scientists and ecologists to optimize habitat suitability for species of concern.

Quality Assurance: We support our projects to ensure that design goals are acheived through careful construction. Construction of restoration and rehabilitation projects often requires non-standard construction techniques. We are experienced in construction observation and providing guidance to ensure compliance with design details so that project goals are met. From bid structuring, to contractor selection, to on-site construction observation, we provide a seamless connection between the design and the constructed work to build quality into the project.

cbec provides solutions for a wide range of multi-objective projects in water-dependent ecosystems, with accomplishments ranging from the Sierras to the sea, and beyond.

We design restoration measures the will improve degraded systems using natural processes and apply innovative design techniques to maintain a healthy and diverse ecosystem without frequent intervention.

By combining hydrologic modeling with species prediction modeling, we can determine the potential ecological outcome of physical modifications to river channels and their adjacent floodplains.

The majority of our accomplished staff is educated to a PhD or Masters level.